Vanity case



F. A. FAIRBAIRN VANITY CASE Miarch 1927.

Filed May 5, 1925 a l... 7 INVIZNTOR Fnnmwanmmsgmu FIG- Ef WWW mPatented Mar. 8, 1927.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

FRANCIS A. FAIR-BAIRN, OF .IVION'IREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, ASSIGNOR TOPALMERS LIMITED, 013 .MONTREAL, CANADA,

VANITY CASE.

Application fi1ed .1VIay 5,

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in vanity cases,and the object of the invention is .to provide a simple-compact case forcosmetics which will be easily carried in a ladys handbag.

Another object is to provide a vanity case which will regulate theamount-of powdered cosmetic to be .used.

A further object is to provide a vanity case in which the danger ofspilling the contents willbe almost eliminated.

' Astill further objectis to provide a vanity box which will be veryeasily refilled.

In my invention, I provide a vanity case .having a hinged cover, withinwhich is mounted a mirror. Within the case is placed a two-piececont-ainer one piece being in frictional engagement with the other. Inthe uppermost portion of the container an aperture or apertures are cutto regulate the amount of powdered cosmetic to be used. The edges of themetal surrounding said slots are turned upwardly to prevent the contentsof the container from spilling over on to its uppermost surface. Apowder puff is placed between the mirror in the hinged cover and the topof the powder container to seal the slots in the container when the boxis closed.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a plan View of the vanity case.

Figure 2 is a sectional elevation of the case taken on the line 2-2,Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a plan view of one modification of the box shown in Figure1.

Figure 1 is a partial sectional elevation taken on the line 4-4., Figure1.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, 11 designates the bottom ofa vanity case and 12 the cover, which is attached to the bottom by meansof the hinge 13. The side of the cover when in the closed position (notshown) is adapted to frictionally engage with the outer surface of thewall of the box or bottom 11. Any of the well known spring grippingmeans may be used for holding the case in the closed position untilreleased by the operator. A mirror 11 is mounted in the cover and isheld in position by means of a ring 15, which engages with the hingeattaching means 16. Within the bottom of the box is mounted a container,which is made in two parts 17 and 18. The

1825. Serial No. 28,203.

.part 18 is of dished formation having an outwardly turned flange 19which positions said part in its assembled condition. The verticallydisposed wall 20 of the part 18 frictionally engages with the .innerwall 21 of the part 17 and prevents rotation of the parts with respectto one another. The uption. The edges 25 of the metal surround ing theaperture may be turned upwardly to form a ridge to prevent powder fromworking through the aperture on to the uppermost surface 22. Theridge-also presses into the puff which is made of soft flexible materialand forms a seal for the container.

In the modified form shown in Figure 3 a valve may be rotatably attachedto the part 17 which may be provided with a plurality of small apertures23 The edges 25 of metal surrounding said apertures may be turnedupwardly to form ridges which press into the powder puff to seal thecontainer when the vanity case is in the closed position, and the valveinadvertently left open. The edge 26 of the valve is bent downwardly tohold the lower surface of the valve in line with the upper edges of theridges. The valve is so positioned that it may be turned to cover one orall of the apertures according to the requirements of the operator. 7

When the case is opened a certain amount of powder is deposited on thesurface of the powder puff, and this is regulated by the size and shapeof the aperture. In the form shown in Figure 3 the amount of powderdeposited on the puff may be regulated by the position of the valvewhich may be turned to close some of the apertures if desired. Theridges around the apertures form a splendid sealing means by beingpressed into the puff when the vanity case is in the closed position.The ridges also prevent the powder from spilling over on to theuppermost surface of the container. When the container is empty, a spareclosed box having a portion of similar shape and size as the bot-tom orlower part 17 may be used, said part being placed in the bottom of thevanity case and the old plate having its edge portion turned upwardlyand outwardly to provide, respectively, a

marginal flange adapted to lit snugly within said marginal wall and acontinuous supporting ledge terminating said flange and disposed atright angles thereto so as to engage the upper edge of said marginalwall to thereby support the cover plate in spaced relation to the bottomwall of the holder and below the upperedge of said marginal Wall.

2. A cosmetic holder having a cover provided with a plurality of slotseach bounded by'an upwardly extending marginal ridge and a valve pivotedto the cover to engage the uppermost edges ofthe several ridges, theridge engaging portion of the valve being spaced from the cover adistance approximating theheight of said ridges.

3. A cosmetic holder having a cover provided with a plurality of slots,each bounded by an upwardly extending marginal ridge,

a valve plate pivoted to the cover and arranged toengage the uppermostedge of the ridge, said plate having means projecting therefrom andengaging the cover to space the ridge engaging portion of the plate awayfrom the cover a distance approximating the height of said ridges.

4. A cosmetic holder having a cover provided with a slot bounded by anupwardly projecting marginal ridge, a valve plate pivoted to the coverand arranged to frictionally engage the uppermost edge of the ridge,edge portions of the valve plate being inwardly flanged to engage thecover and thereby space the ridge engaging portions of the plate awayfrom the cover a distance approximating the height of said ridge.

5. A cosmetic holder comprising a bottom wall, a marginal wall extendingupwardly from the bottom wall and a perforated closure plate having itsmarginal edge turned upwardly and outwardly to form, respectively, amarginal flange adapted to fit snugly within said marginal wall and acontinuous supporting ledge terminating said flange and disposed atright angles thereto so as to engage the upper edge of said marginalwall to thereby support the cover plate in spaced relation to the bottomwall of the holder and below the upper edge of said marginal wall.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand.

FRANCIS A. FAIRBAIRN.

